winchester lever actions
Does anyone know which one's were made in .357 caliber
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what is the difference between a model 54 and a model 94? 0 -
Model 54 is a bolt action, not lever.
A model 53 is kind of a deluxe 92, a 55 is based off the 94.0 -
Pat,
You may be thinking of the model 64, it was a "sporting" version of the 94. Built with a pistol grip and half magazine in Standard, Deer Rifle and 219 Zipper models.
The Winchester model 65 is basicaly the same changes made to the model 92 and chambered in mostly pistol calibers, like the 92.
Bert will be along to explain it much better than I can.
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There were three sets of sibling Winchester lever-action rifles (and carbines);
1. Model 1892, 92, 53, & 65, all the exact same action.
2. Model 1894, 94, 55, & 64, again all on the same action.
3. Model 1886, 86, & 71, nearly identical action (the M-71 was slightly different).
The Model 54 was Winchester's first commercially made modern bolt-action rifle.0 -
Bert,
Not to hi-jack the thread, but if you could, what was different from the 71, and the 1886/86?
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There was a Winchester 94 that was made for Sears , I was marketed as their model 54 as I recall 0 -
Tim,
There were two major upgrade/changes made to the Model 71;
(1) The Steel. Proof-steel was used exclusively in the Model 71. This is a stronger steel, and it holds blueing better than the nickel-steel of the post blackpowder 1886's (those made circa 1900 into the early 1930's).
(2) A Coil Mainspring. The Model 71 featured a new spring steel coil mainspring versus the flat mainspring used in the Model 1886. This resulted in a smoother hammer action and decreased tension at full cock.0 -
quote:Originally posted by TANK78Z
There was a Winchester 94 that was made for Sears , I was marketed as their model 54 as I recall
You are correct... Sears & Roebuck marketed a Model 54 that was nearly the same as the post-63 Model 94. The Sears & Roebuck Model 54 was an inexpensively made gun, with a slightly longer barrel than the standard Model 94 Carbine. In my opinion, they are ugly, and of questionable quality. In the market place, they typically sell for $125 - $175.0 -
quote:Originally posted by TANK78Z
There was a Winchester 94 that was made for Sears , I was marketed as their model 54 as I recall
Here's one that just sold yesterday for $325:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=313703640
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quote:Originally posted by Spider7115
quote:Originally posted by TANK78Z
There was a Winchester 94 that was made for Sears , I was marketed as their model 54 as I recall
Here's one that just sold yesterday for $325:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=313703640
Tom,
Typically, you do not find a Sears Model 54 in virtually brand new condition as that one is. There are always exceptions to the rule. Additionally, if that had been a pre-1964 Model 94 in the same graded condition, it would have sold for at least 4X the $$$$.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Bert H.
Tom,
Typically, you do not find a Sears Model 54 in virtually brand new condition as that one is. There are always exceptions to the rule. Additionally, if that had been a pre-1964 Model 94 in the same graded condition, it would have sold for at least 4X the $$$$.
I agree, Bert. I was only showing that for display purposes because someone had posted it in the GD Forum yesterday.
I wouldn't have even paid that much for it as store brands are rarely a good investment.0
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